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Infection after radial keratotomy

J R Gussler1, D Miller, M Jaffe

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL 33101, USA.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Late-onset corneal ulcers can develop years after radial keratotomy (RK). Inferotemporal incisions in RK patients may increase susceptibility to epithelial breakdown and infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure to correct myopia.
  • Complications from RK can occur years after the initial surgery.
  • Corneal ulcers are a serious potential complication.